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Birria Meat

A rich and flavorful Mexican dish made with slow-cooked beef and aromatic spices.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Blender or food processor
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chiles.
  2. Soak the chiles in hot water for about 15 minutes until soft.
  3. In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and a cup of beef broth.
  4. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned.
  5. Pour the blended sauce over the seared meat, followed by the remaining beef broth and bay leaves.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about 3 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  7. Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks.
  8. Return the shredded meat to the pot and stir to combine with the sauce.
  9. Serve it hot with your favorite sides or in tacos.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, let the birria rest overnight in the fridge before reheating and serving!